1991 Citroen BX vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1991 Citroen BX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen BX weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen BX | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morgan |
| Model | BX | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
